Canon vrs Sigma ultra wide angle
Jun 7, 2015 10:08:47 #
OwlHarbor
Loc: Pacific North West USA
I have a Canon T5i and will eventually get a Canon non crop body and keep the Canon T5i as my second camera.
I am looking at the Sigma Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM FLD AF Ultra Wide Zoom Lens for APS-C sized Canon Digital DSLR Camera about $700 and the Canon Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras about $1200. Have you used either one of these. I have a Canon 17-40 a great lens but its not wide enough for indoor room shots or really wide angle outdoor shots. Is getting the Canon worth the extra $500?
I am looking at the Sigma Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM FLD AF Ultra Wide Zoom Lens for APS-C sized Canon Digital DSLR Camera about $700 and the Canon Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras about $1200. Have you used either one of these. I have a Canon 17-40 a great lens but its not wide enough for indoor room shots or really wide angle outdoor shots. Is getting the Canon worth the extra $500?
Jun 7, 2015 10:33:41 #
I have not used the Sigma but I do own the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye. And it is exactly that....a fisheye lens. So your photos will have that fisheye distortion, if you are ok with that.
But if you are looking for a 'normal' photo, then don't buy this one. :-)
But if you are looking for a 'normal' photo, then don't buy this one. :-)
Jun 7, 2015 12:21:09 #
I'm note familiar with Canon, but are you saying you're deciding between two expensive crop sensor lenses when you are contemplating upgrading to a full frame camera?
I believe Canon makes FF lenses that are wide enough to cover crop, and then you're set when you go full frame.
I believe Canon makes FF lenses that are wide enough to cover crop, and then you're set when you go full frame.
Jun 7, 2015 15:03:51 #
Jun 7, 2015 15:56:07 #
Just know that EF-S lenses won't work on full frame cameras....this is true of any ef-s lens. BUT the EF lenses will work on both full frame and crop cameras. So if u think you will ever get a full frame body, don't buy an ef-s lens now
....just bite the $$ bullet for the ef lens now :-)
Make sense?
....just bite the $$ bullet for the ef lens now :-)
Make sense?
Jun 8, 2015 06:46:37 #
I agree that you might not want to spend a fortune on an EF-S lens if you might go to a full-frame camera at some point. However - I have the Canon 10-22mm wide angle and it is a fantastic lens. See my post:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html
Their new version, the 10-18mm is more lightweight, less than half the price at $250 (Amazon) but is reviewed extremely well. You might want to go with either of these two for now. Either one will serve you well.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html
Their new version, the 10-18mm is more lightweight, less than half the price at $250 (Amazon) but is reviewed extremely well. You might want to go with either of these two for now. Either one will serve you well.
Jun 8, 2015 07:16:41 #
Before you spend the big bucks, read lots of comparisons.
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
Jun 8, 2015 07:45:27 #
[quote=OwlHarbor]I have a Canon T5i and will eventually get a Canon non crop body and keep the Canon T5i as my second camera.
I am looking at the Sigma Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM FLD AF Ultra Wide Zoom Lens for APS-C sized Canon Digital DSLR Camera about $700 and the Canon Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
I have the Sigma 8-16 it's a fantastic lens. I thi.k you would love it. But remember it is for apsc only too. I got a used copy for $400+ in super condition. I was so impressed with this lens when I put it on my camera, I was in love. That being said if you are going full frame you might want to check out the Sigma 12-24 instead. I bought mine knowing I'm going full frame but I think I'll always have a crop body. I wanted this lens and searched it out.
The 12-24 Sigma may be just the ticket for you 12mm is really wide. I actually use my Sigma 18-35 much more because it's a more practical focal range for what I'm doing right now. So think about what your going to be shooting before you decide on a super wide .
I am looking at the Sigma Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM FLD AF Ultra Wide Zoom Lens for APS-C sized Canon Digital DSLR Camera about $700 and the Canon Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
I have the Sigma 8-16 it's a fantastic lens. I thi.k you would love it. But remember it is for apsc only too. I got a used copy for $400+ in super condition. I was so impressed with this lens when I put it on my camera, I was in love. That being said if you are going full frame you might want to check out the Sigma 12-24 instead. I bought mine knowing I'm going full frame but I think I'll always have a crop body. I wanted this lens and searched it out.
The 12-24 Sigma may be just the ticket for you 12mm is really wide. I actually use my Sigma 18-35 much more because it's a more practical focal range for what I'm doing right now. So think about what your going to be shooting before you decide on a super wide .
Jun 8, 2015 07:46:43 #
to SB I just took a look at your photo examples of your wide-angle lens. the lens seems very good, but the photographer is obviously, better than good... Nice stuff!! :thumbup:
Jun 8, 2015 07:53:19 #
I have the Sigma 10-20mm on my 70D and it is about as wide as I want to go, as I am not a fish-eye fan. But I love the 10-20 andd I liked it better than the Canon version.
Jun 8, 2015 08:03:51 #
I have a sigma ultra wide angle. I think it's a 14-28 (I might be wrong on the exact digits) but it does its job. it's my favorite lens to shoot with. I am not a fish eye guy either, but the lens is great. Especially when it comes to landscapes or inside of houses churches etc....
Jun 8, 2015 08:09:15 #
I recently bought the Canon 8-15 and love it. It can render a circular image or nice wide angle. Either version can be "defished" in photoshop. Hard to keep your feet out of the image! Will work with crop or FF.
Jun 8, 2015 08:37:57 #
I current use the Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX DG HSM and love it. Well built, fast and razor sharp. I have also used the Sigma 10-20 4-5.6 EX DC HSM. I have never had an issue so far with Sigma lens and they do tend to be cheaper in price and at least in the case of the Sigma 50mm 1.4 I currently, use Sigma is a much better made lens than the Nikon equivalent.
Jun 8, 2015 08:48:06 #
sb wrote:
I agree that you might not want to spend a fortune on an EF-S lens if you might go to a full-frame camera at some point. However - I have the Canon 10-22mm wide angle and it is a fantastic lens. See my post:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html
Their new version, the 10-18mm is more lightweight, less than half the price at $250 (Amazon) but is reviewed extremely well. You might want to go with either of these two for now. Either one will serve you well.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html
Their new version, the 10-18mm is more lightweight, less than half the price at $250 (Amazon) but is reviewed extremely well. You might want to go with either of these two for now. Either one will serve you well.
Fantastic shots sb.
Gotta love the 10-22. I sure like mine. \
If I get a full frame cam. I'll want the Tamron that offers IS.
Marion
Jun 8, 2015 09:04:37 #
moonhawk wrote:
are you saying you're deciding between two expensive crop sensor lenses when you are contemplating upgrading to a full frame camera?
Canon EF lenses are full frame, EF-S are crop sensor.
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